Cards requested for Helmer’s 50th Larry and Judy Helmer will be celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary on Oct. 4. They were married in 1964. In honor of this special day, the couple’s family is requesting a card shower. Their children include son Todd and wife Dawn Helmer and grandchildren Garrett and Taylor and daughter Marci and husband Russ Cain and grandchild Alex Cain. ...

Tristen Miesse Tyler and Erin Miesse of Marion announce the birth of their daughter, Tristen Nicole, March 10 at Newton. She weighed 6 pounds, 15 ounces, and was 191⁄2 inches long. Welcoming her home was brother Treygan, 4. Maternal grandparents are Delmar and Linda Pentz of Macksville. Maternal great-grandparents were the late Butch and Betsy Diel and the late Glen and Valeta Pentz. ...

Crew Unruh Corey and Lauryn Unruh of McPherson announce the birth of their son, Crew Michael Unruh, born Dec. 16 at Salina. He weighed 6 pounds, 10 ounces, and was 191⁄2 inches long. Welcoming him home was his sister, Collyns, 2. Maternal grandparents are Dale and Lisa Mayfield of Hillsboro. ...

Jirak to celebrate 80th birthday Marguerite Jirak of Salina, and formerly of Lincolnville, is celebrating her 80th birthday Feb. 2. In honor of this special event, her children, Cindy, Randy, Steve, Becky, Kelly, Hank, Kim and Shelley, and their families, are requesting a card shower for her. Cards may be sent to her at: 1229 E. Kirwin, Apt. D, Salina, KS 67401. ...

Backhus turns 90, cards requested The family of Mary Anna Backhus is requesting a card shower for her 90th birthday Oct. 12. Mary Anna and her late husband, Adolph, who was born and raised in Tampa, farmed and operated a dairy northeast of Hope for many years. They moved to Herington after retiring. She has two daughters, Verdie (Keith) Knaak of Craig, Mo., and Jody and husband John Munson of Culver; four grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and seven step-great-grandchildren. Cards may reach her 2825 Resort Drive, No. ...

• MYRTLE H. ADRIAN, 94, a homemaker, died March 17 at Sunshine Meadows Retire­ment Community in Buhler. The service will be at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 21, at Buhler Mennonite Brethren Church, 415 N. West St., with pastor Nick Rempel officiating. ...

• BETTY BARR, 83, died March 2 at her home in Wichita. She was born June 20, 1931, to Ray and Dorothy (Nauerth) Hastings at Wichita. Her husbands, Jack Lee Price and Billy Leon Barr, predeceased her. The service will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 21, at First Mennonite Brethren Church, 8000 W. 21st St. ...

• ARLYLE JOCH, 94, died Feb. 18 at Salem Home in Hillsboro. The service is planned this spring at Plymouth, Wis. She was born Feb. 13, 1921, to Raymond and Melitta (Kaufmann) Wittkopp at Plymouth. Her husband, Harold Joch, predeceased her in 1999. Survivors include sons Robert Joch of Plymouth and David Joch of Lewisburg, Ky. ...

Wall, Shewey plan June 12 wedding Gary and Tami Wall of Visalia, Calif., and Andy and Kerry Shewey of Hillsboro, announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their children, Lauren Wall to Grant Shewey, both of Hillsboro. The bride-to-be is a graduate of El Diamante High School, Visalia. She is now attending Tabor College in Hillsboro. The groom-elect is a graduate of Hillsboro High School. He, too, is attending Tabor College. The wedding is planned for June 12 at Parkview Mennonite Brethren Church, 610 S. ...

Allen and Neufeldt to wed May 30 Rusty and Debbie Allen of Hillsboro and Phil and Renay Neufeldt of Buhler announce the engagement and approaching marriage of their children Jesse Allen of Hillsboro to Tara Neufeldt of Buhler. The bride-to-be and groom-elect are both students at Tabor College in Hillsboro. The couple plan to wed May 30 at Buhler. ...

Serene, Bartel plan April 11 wedding Bruce and Diedre Serene announce the engagement of their daughter, Mieka Ann Serene, to Casey Jacob Bartel, son of Marlin and Cheryl Bartel, all of Hillsboro. The bride-to-be is the granddaughter of Shirley Reusser and George Charlsen of Wichita and the late Dwayne Reusser, Shirley Serene of Herington, and Donald and Lorraine Serene of Port St. Lucie, Fla. She is a graduate of Hillsboro High School and a graduate of Wichita State University with a bachelor’s degree in nursing. She is employed at the Newton Medical Center emergency room. The groom-elect is the grandson of Myrta Bartel of Hillsboro, the late Johnnie Bartel, Ann Bartel of Durham and the late Elmer Bartel. He is a graduate of Hillsboro High School and a graduate of Southeast Community College, Beatrice, Neb. ...

Kathleen Michele Myrick and Tad Alan Remy were united in marriage Saturday, Jan. 31, at Peace Lutheran Church near Albert with pastor Patricia Reep presiding. The bride is the daughter of Mike and Johanna Myrick of Larned. The groom is the son of Tom and Lynley Remy of rural Burdick. He is the grandson of Elinor and the late Lee Remy and John and Sue Gutsch. The bride, given in marriage by her father, wore a strapless a-line, ivory gown of organza. The fitted bodice featured embroidery and crystals. ...

Raleigh and Unruh wed at Hesston MC Taylor Raleigh and Lan­don Unruh were married Aug. 23 at Hesston Menno­nite Church with pastor John Murray officiating. The bride is the daughter of Greg and Carol Raleigh. The groom is the son of Paul and Chris Unruh. Bridesmaids were Lauren Roulhac, Morgan Simmer­ing, Rachel Meinholdt and Brittany Haynes. Groomsmen were Zach Unruh, Nicholas Unruh, Jamison Unruh and Grant Raleigh. Ushers were Georg Schimer, Taylor Nebel and Paul Schrag. ...

Legislative coffeeApril 4 in Hillsboro A legislative coffee, originally planned for March 2, has been changed to 10 a.m. Saturday, April 4, at the Scout House in Memorial Park. The event is sponsored by the Hillsboro Chamber of Commerce and will feature State Rep. Don Schroeder and State Sen. Rick Wilborn. Everyone is invited to attend. ...

Health fair set for March 21 at HES The Marion County Health Fair is from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, March 21, at Hillsboro Elementary School, 812 E. A St. For more information about the event, call Ken Johnson at 620-947-1460; Diedre Serene at 620-382-2550 or Roger Schroeder at 620-382-2177. ...

10-week yoga class to begin March 25 Amber Monson, doctor of physical therapy, will host a stress relieving yoga class sponsored by the Hillsboro Recreation Commission starting March 25 at city hall in Hillsboro. The class will be an hour intermediate mat class with multiple poses offered for beginners as well. A participant must be able to get up off of the floor without assistance and put a majority of body weight through arms. Benefits of yoga include increased flexibility, core strength and improved balance. Participants are asked to bring their own mat if they have one. Mats can be rented for $1 per class. The class will meet at 8 p. ...